Energy *Energy Minister Anil Vij Orders Probe into Alleged Harassment and Salary Deductions by MES Contractor Directs Registration of FIR *Salary Deductions and Harassment Will Not Be Tolerated”: Anil Vij* *Discom Employees Raise Slogans in Support of Anil Vij Minister Gives In-Principle Approval for New Power Building at Rai Market* *On Woman’s Complaint, Vij Reprimands Energy Deptt. Officials, Directs Them to Restore Electricity Supply by Tonight* *Vij Orders Probe into Alleged Encroachment in Brahman Majra, Directs SDM to Take Action* Posted On: 24 Sep 2026 7:15PM Chandigarh, September 24: Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij today heard public grievances at the PWD Rest House in Ambala Cantonment and reprimanded several officials over alleged delays in addressing complaints. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that all complaints raised during the hearing are resolved before the next public grievance hearing scheduled for the following week. During the hearing, several youths working under a contractor at the Military Engineer Services (MES) submitted a joint complaint alleging that the contractor had earlier been giving salary and deducting ₹8,000 from their salaries and had not paid their wages for the past two months. Taking serious note of the complaint, Minister Anil Vij directed Labour Department officials to conduct an immediate inquiry and register a case against those found responsible. Vij said that salary deductions and harassment of workers would not be tolerated and directed the officials to take prompt action in accordance with the law. *Discom Employees Raise Slogans in Support of Anil Vij* When Energy Minister Anil Vij arrived at the PWD Rest House for the public grievance hearing, employees of the power centre at Rai Market raised slogans in his support. Vij met the employees and heard their concerns. The employees requested that the existing power centre building at Rai Market be replaced with a new building. Before the employees could complete their submission, Minister Vij gave in-principle approval for the proposal on the spot and directed the staff to initiate the necessary action. *Woman’s Complaint Over ₹1.17 Lakh Electricity Bill; Vij Directs Restoration of Power by Tonight* A woman from Railway Road, Ambala City, approached Minister Anil Vij and complained that she had received an electricity bill of ₹1.17 lakh, despite having purchased the house only recently. She alleged that power officials had disconnected the electricity supply without properly considering her grievance. Taking note of the complaint, Vij reprimanded the concerned power officials and directed them to conduct an inquiry and restore the electricity supply by tonight. He also directed that the matter concerning recovery of the alleged outstanding amount be examined. *Probe Ordered into Alleged Encroachment in Brahman Majra* A resident of Brahman Majra in Ambala Cantonment complained that some persons had allegedly encroached upon the village phirni (village peripheral road) and constructed structures there. The complainant said that he had informed the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) about the matter before the construction began, but alleged that no action was taken. Vij reprimanded the BDPO on the spot and questioned what action had been taken when the alleged encroachment was taking place. He directed the SDM, Ambala Cantonment, to conduct an inquiry and take strict action against those found responsible. *Kurukshetra SE Directed to Act on Electricity Meter Complaint* A woman from Shahabad complained that she had purchased a shop where no electricity meter had previously been installed. When she applied for a new meter, she was informed that an electricity bill amounting to approximately ₹1.5 lakh was outstanding against the property. She said that no meter had ever been installed at the shop and alleged that an incorrect electricity bill had been generated against the property. Minister Vij directed the SE of the Kurukshetra  to examine the matter and take appropriate action. *Ambala SE Reprimanded Over Non-Relocation of Electricity Meter* A resident of Balapur village complained that electricity poles and meters had been installed in a narrow street, creating difficulties for movement. He said that following a complaint, the electricity poles were shifted but the meters were not. He alleged that tractors and trolley vehicles passing through the street were damaging the meters, resulting in losses. Taking note of the complaint, Minister Vij reprimanded the concerned SE and directed that the meters be shifted immediately. *Instructions to Pave Village Access Roads in Ambala Cantonment* During the public hearing, Minister Anil Vij directed officials of the Ambala Sadar Municipal Council to ensure that the gohars (village access roads) in all villages falling under the Ambala Cantonment Assembly constituency are paved. He directed Municipal Council officials to prepare estimates for the work at the earliest. Earlier, a woman from Boh village had raised the demand for paving the village access road. *Night Police Patrolling to Be Increased on Tangri River Bund Road* Residents of Ramgarh Majra complained that miscreants had allegedly been placing stones on the Tangri River bund road at night and attempting to rob people passing through the area. Taking serious note of the complaint, Minister Vij directed the Mahesh Nagar SHO to increase night patrolling on the road. He also directed Municipal Council officials to install streetlights along the bund road. *“Complaints Received Today Should Be Resolved Before Next Week’s Hearing”: Vij* While speaking to mediapersons after the public grievance hearing, Minister Anil Vij said that decisions had been taken on several complaints received during the hearing and the concerned officials had been directed to resolve the issues before the next week’s hearing meeting. He said that anyone facing a problem related to his departments could approach him with their complaint. Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar also visited the public grievance hearing and paid a courtesy call on Minister Anil Vij. SDM Kanika Goyal, DSP Vijay Kumar and officials from various departments were also present. *“Smriti Irani is a Skilled Strategist; Her Appointment as Haryana In-Charge Will Benefit Organisation and Government”: Vij* On the appointment of Smriti Irani as Haryana BJP in-charge, Minister Anil Vij said that she is a skilled strategist and that her appointment would benefit both the organisation and the government. He said that the government would be able to move forward and work with greater speed.No.IPRDH/2026    *****   (Release ID: 7226)